A Bucket List Trip to Real Ale Brewing Company
Surrounded by majestic live oak trees, we found a spot with plenty of shade. We arrived a little early, but music was already emanating from the stage. We grabbed some beers and settled into a different shady spot around the fire pit. There was no fire going - the...
11 Below and the Texas Craft Brewers Guild
On our recent visit to 11 Below, we sat down with Jeff Handojo, co-owner and co-founder of 11 Below, and Charles Vallhonrat, executive director of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. We enjoyed delicious 11 Below beers and talked about the history of 11 Below, the...
Great People, Great Experiences, and Great Beer at Thistle Draftshop
For episode 9 of the Texas Beer Experience podcast, Leo shared some great conversations with some great people while enjoying great beer at Thistle Draftshop in Spring, Texas. As Chad Pilbeam of What’s On Tap Radio says, “Great people and great conversations...
Visiting Fredonia Brewery in the Oldest Town in Texas
Recently we had the opportunity to visit Fredonia Brewery in the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches. We didn’t know what to expect, but we were blown away by the hospitality, the brewery, and the beer. We ended up spending hours there talking with the staff and fans of...
Best Houston Area Brewery Date Spots
If you’re looking for a brewery to take your date to, Houston has an array of options. Leo and I love exploring all Houston has to offer, but it’s hard to narrow down the best date spots. While we love many Houston breweries, the ones on this list stood out to us as...
Texas Breweries Maintaining Covid Policies
*This list will be updated if more breweries chime in As all Texans have recently learned, Governor Abbott is opening Texas to 100% capacity for all businesses leaving the ultimate decision to each business whether or not they should require masks and social...
Four Must Stop Breweries in Austin
Sometimes you need a change of scenery to refresh and recharge. When we need to get away, Austin often calls our name. We love its relaxed, friendly, funky vibe. There are plenty of places to explore and plenty of them where we can bring our dog, Sammy. So when the...
Ruggedman Brewing and Its Damn Beer
I chose to visit Rugged Man Brewing on a whim. I was making plans to attend the Texas Craft Brewers Guild Conference in Austin the weekend of February 17. I knew I had time to visit a brewery on my way there and remembered thinking that New Braunfels had a few. After...
A Birth at Galveston Island Brewing
(B.O.I.) 3 initials you will see on every can or bottle from Galveston Island Brewing (G.I.B) based in, you guessed it, Galveston, TX. Galveston Island Brewing is the island’s largest craft brewery, opened in 2014. Owner Mark Dell’Osso and his team are making some...
Inspiration at Big Bend Brewing Co.
As we drove away from Big Bend Brewing in Alpine, TX, I told my wife. “I need to figure out a way to get in the beer business.” Moments earlier I had the privilege of meeting Steve Anderson, the brewmaster at the brewery. It was a moment that set me on the most...
